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5 Cues They Want A Future With You

Are you feeling confused as to whether the person you are dating has long-term partnership qualities? If they have not outright said “I Love You” or are wavering on making a commitment, it may be time to clarify where the relationship is going. Your time is your most valuable asset. And, being with someone who values you and your time shows how much respect they have for you. The partner you choose to spend your life with can have a huge impact on your physical well-being, em

30 Self-Love Journal Prompts That Spark Clarity

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3 min

30 Self-Love Journal Prompts That Spark Clarity

As you go through life, you may be feeling uncertain without answers. Perhaps, you keep ending up in the same type of toxic relationships and can’t understand why. Or, maybe you haven’t quite found your confidence to trailblaze through life. The reason individuals struggle to understand why certain things play out in a particular pattern in life is because they are disconnected to their internal core. One of the main explanations as to why you may not be living according to y

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5 min

How Being Bold Improves Communication

Tired of biting your tongue? Being assertive may not come naturally to you if you grew up in a home where problems were thrown under the rug or your parents were unable to meet your basic needs. Today, you may find yourself walking on eggshells or simply avoiding the elephant in the room altogether. When you stay silent for the sake of others, you end up neglecting yourself and your relationship values in order to be fulfilled in the relationship. Whether you are fearful of a

How Your Self-Esteem Affects Your Relationship

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6 min

How Your Self-Esteem Affects Your Relationship

You probably have heard the term, “know your worth” from all your friends and family. But, what does it really mean? Knowing your worth means honoring who you are regardless of the opinions of others. You are fully self-aware of your strengths and weaknesses and feel good about yourself in any type of situation. It’s a personal, subjective self-evaluation based on how you see yourself in your internal world. When you believe in yourself, it keeps you from settling for less or

How Spending Time Alone Is Healthy For Your Relationship

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4 min

How Spending Time Alone Is Healthy For Your Relationship

When it comes to spending quality time with your partner, the more the better isn’t always the motto here. In fact, depending on your partner to always be by your side creates an unhealthy connection. Healthy relationships thrive when two independent people unite. When you’re spending every waking moment with a partner this creates a lack of boundaries, breeding enmeshment, and emotional instability. Enmeshment invites room for disrespectful behavior, feelings of worthlessnes

Positive Affirmations Can Change Your Mindset

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4 min

Positive Affirmations Can Change Your Mindset

Daily positive affirmations are a powerful tool you can use everyday to help you heal from past traumatic experiences. They keep you moving forward by unlocking your conscious and unconscious mind to achieve your goals. This simple technique will give you confidence to push forward during uncertain times as well as keep you thinking positively when deprecating thoughts begin to consume your mind. If you find yourself feeling sad, lonely, stuck, anxious, or living in the past,

5 Simple Steps To Resolving Conflict In Your Relationship

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5 min

5 Simple Steps To Resolving Conflict In Your Relationship

Conflict is inevitable in your relationships. However, it doesn’t have to leave you in tears of frustration if you have the skills to communicate in a constructive way that diffuses the emotional discord immediately. When conflict occurs in a relationship, it’s typically because it’s an ongoing problem that hasn’t been addressed properly by getting to the root of the issue. Or, it is because you and your partner are evolving as individuals so the relationship needs to go thro

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2 min

52 Fun Dates For Every Saturday

Planning dates can become draining over time if you are always looking for something exciting and new. Yet, spending quality time with your partner is the best way to keep intimacy alive so things remain healthy in your relationship. Whether you are happily dating, coupled or married, having a date once a week is the utmost approach to keep the spark ignited for a lifetime. The saying goes, “Do what you did in the beginning and there will never be an end.” While looking for s

Why Expectations Will Ruin Your Relationship

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5 min

Why Expectations Will Ruin Your Relationship

Do you place expectations on a partner? Expectations are bound to have you falling short when it comes to reaching your love goals. This is because you are left with unsettled emotions of worry, anxiousness, hopelessness, and even guilt when what you envisioned didn’t come to fruition with a partner. Falling in love with your imagination is a dangerous place to be when desiring love. The next thing you know, insecure thoughts begin to stir in your head holding you back from h

Let Go Of A Past Relationship And Move On

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6 min

Let Go Of A Past Relationship And Move On

You’ve invested so much time into your relationship, the thought of letting it go can often be a difficult process. And, sometimes it’s not even the person you’re struggling to let go but what you envisioned your life would look like with the one person you thought was your everything. During the holidays, you would spend quality time together laughing at each other’s jokes. Take quick getaways to the beach when you needed to escape the daily grind as a power couple. And ever

5 Signs Your Partner Feels abandoned And How Overcome It

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6 min

5 Signs Your Partner Feels abandoned And How Overcome It

Intimate relationships can be challenging some days, but when it comes to feeling connected to your partner it requires more effort to maintain the connection than just saying, “I love you.” A relationship is the equation of two independent individuals who emotionally support one another interdependently. And when the emotional connection starts to deteriorate, it can drive a wedge between you and your partner. Relationships bring deeper meaning and purpose to one’s lifestyle

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5 min

9 Ways To Destress Your Lifestyle

Life can be hectic, complex, and often overwhelming at times when least expected. Each day we add more tasks to our to-do list, yet feel anxious and frustration set in when we can’t complete each task in a timely manner. And, if we are unable to check-off every task by the end of the day, then we have probably let someone down or feel like we have failed ourselves. You’re not alone in this battle. In fact, 75% of adults say they are stressed daily, especially around the holi

3 Signs You Both Are On The Same Page For The relationship

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3 min

3 Signs You Both Are On The Same Page For The relationship

Dating can be super fun in the beginning and even more enticing after dating for many years. But seeking gratification from the opposite sex can derail your long-term relationship goals if you aren’t operating with good intentions. When you’re out to dinner at your favorite restaurant, its as if the two of you can’t stop talking with each other. The conversation is overflowing like the Nile river and the flirtatious banter is melting your heart to its core. You literally feel

You Cannot Have A Healthy Relationship Without These Three Things

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3 min

You Cannot Have A Healthy Relationship Without These Three Things

If you’ve been in a committed relationship or married, then you know there are certain components to a relationship that you cannot live without in order for it to thrive the long haul. And, we aren’t talking about sex, humor, or loyalty for that matter. While those things may help you recover from the speed bumps, they will not support the foundation for a healthy relationship. A healthy relationship starts when two partners are healthy individuals prior to dating and formin

21 Relationship Quotes That Will Leave You Melting Over Your Soulmate

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4 min

21 Relationship Quotes That Will Leave You Melting Over Your Soulmate

1.”Do What You Did In The Beginning Of The Relationship And There Won’t Be An End.” Being comfortable with your partner is important when it comes to having a harmonious connection. But, getting too comfortable in the relationship can all lead to complacency and dim the spark. It’s a fine line. 2. “Your Relationship You Have With Yourself Set The Tone For All Your Relationships.” We teach others how we want to be treated based on how we treat ourselves. To have a healthy conn

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9 Ways To Know Your Friendship Is Toxic

Is it possible to outgrow a friendship? You’ve known each other for years. You practically grew up together while experiencing all the awkward phases of life. Indulging in everything under the sun as best friends do. From heartbreaks to backpacking Europe together, you haven’t skipped a beat in each other’s lives. You are pretty much inseparable and know each other’s deepest secrets. It’s almost as if you are bonded like glue. Except things have changed…with you. Your life is

How To Save Your Relationship After Betrayal

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5 min

How To Save Your Relationship After Betrayal

Falling in love is one of the greatest feelings of all time. From the first butterflies you feel to the commitment with your soulmate, you’re in total euphoria. Imagining life without your special someone seems nearly impossible. And the saying goes “You know when you know.” But, you probably didn’t believe it until it happened to you. A few years later, the honeymoon phase is over and routine begins to set in. Your relationship is alive, yet the emotional connection is start

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5 min

5 Ultimate Things Men Want In A Wife

Men look for the things they want in a wife, yet they just don’t spell it out for you. So, how do you know what a man desires? Well, men are simple creatures nonetheless. They don’t need much, but they do look for certain traits that make them feel loved, valued and appreciated by the woman they fall in love with. Men are really looking for that special someone who wants to build a deeper connection that they can trust when they are away at work. A woman who they can confide

5 Ways To Joyfully Embrace Your Single Status During The Holidays

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6 min

5 Ways To Joyfully Embrace Your Single Status During The Holidays

Being single for the holidays can be dreadful and downright depressing. The last thing you want to experience is your friends and family asking you, “How come you are single? You seem like a great catch.” All you want to do is roll your eyes and walk away. If you find yourself this time of year wishing to spend it with someone special, then you’re not alone. Without that special someone to toast to hot toddy’s or cuddle up near a fire on a cold winter night can be awfully lon